Columbus, OH

Bungie, the developer behind the Destiny franchise, which is now owned by Sony, has announced today that they are laying off 220 employees due to “rising cost of development and industry shifts.”. The announcement was made by Bungie CEO Pete Parsons who confirmed that the 220 employees account for...

Bungie Lays Off 220 Employees, New First-Part Studio Formed to Work on Bungie’s Incubation Project

Business Times

Intel Corporation is preparing to cut thousands of jobs as part of a strategy to finance its recovery and address eroding market share, according to a report by Bloomberg News. The move is expected to help the company cope with financial challenges and intensify its efforts to regain competitive ground in the semiconductor industry.

Intel Plans Thousands of Job Cuts Amid Financial Struggles and Market Share Losses

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

North Carolina State

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Town Talks

North Carolina’s beloved Biscuitville has once again been recognized as one of the best regional fast food chains in the United States. In USA Today's annual 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards, Biscuitville ranked second overall and was also named the No. 1 best fast food breakfast spot in the country.

North Carolina is home to one of the best regional fast food chains in America

Jeff Bezos is selling 25 million Amazon shares worth $5 billion, according to a regulatory filing on the day the tech giant’s stock hit a record high. The proposed sale on Tuesday came as Amazon’s stock closed at $200 per share, its highest price since Amazon’s 1997 NASDAQ listing.

Jeff Bezos selling $5B worth of Amazon shares as company’s stock hits all-time high

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Virginia State

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

960 The Ref

Chipmaker Intel Corp. is cutting 15% of its massive workforce — about 15,000 jobs — as it tries to turn its business around to compete with more successful rivals like Nvidia and AMD. In a memo to staff, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger said Thursday the company plans to...

Intel to cut roughly 15,000 jobs as it cuts costs to try to turn its business around

Charisma reveals that Megachurch pastor Joel Osteen has been criticized again for what are considered to be insensitive comments. On his Twitter/X account, the Texas preacher said the following.

Virginia ministers weigh in on Joel Osteen's comments about blessings

Savannah, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

American Airlines Group Inc today announced the election of Howard Ungerleider, 55, to its board of directors. Ungerleider will serve on the board’s Audit Committee and Compensation Committee. “We are very pleased to welcome Howard to American’s board of directors,” said American’s Chairman Greg Smith. “Howard is an accomplished...

American Airlines names Ungerleider to its Board of Directors

Addison, IL

Chicago Food King

Living in the area of Wood Dale, I am always on the hunt to try somewhere local and support them. I remember trying Elio Pizza several years ago and I was not really impressed with the food. However, my biggest complaint was the atmosphere created by the employees. My first interaction felt very cliquey, with preferential treatment given to people they knew instead of new customers.

This Popular Italian Restaurant in Addison has lost my business for good—no more Chances.

Tinder's parent company, Match Group Inc, plans to cut 6% of its global workforce amid a continued slump in users paying for its most popular dating app. The dating app giant, which also owns Hinge, Plenty of Fish and OKCupid, has revealed an 8% fall in the number of paying Tinder users.

Tinder parent company cuts jobs as subscriber numbers slump

When Jay Chaudhry sold his first company for $70 million, he focused less on his own riches, he says — and more on how the deal could turn dozens of his employees into millionaires. Chaudhry, 65, is known today as the billionaire founder and CEO of Zscaler, a cloud...

65-year-old CEO turned at least 88% of his employees into millionaires after selling his company for $70 million

Florida State

Uncovering Florida

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

Aurora, CO

The Aurora City Council shut out the voices Monday of dozens of residents who came to the City Council meeting to decry the police shooting of a Black man. For three weeks, supporters of Kilyn Lewis have attended Aurora City Council meetings. They have become unruly at times and caused the mayor to call recesses several times to restore order.

Aurora shuts out comments about Black man killed by police

OpenAI could lose as much as $5 billion in 2024, putting the startup at risk of bankruptcy within 12 months, according to a report. The Sam Altman-led company is spending more cash than it should and that could force it to bankruptcy if it doesn’t get more funding within 12 months, reported The Information.

OpenAI on verge of bankruptcy & heading for $5 billion in losses: Report

Pershing Square USA said on Wednesday it was withdrawing its initial public offering.

Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square USA withdraws US IPO

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has become nationally known for moving more than 1,600 homeless people indoors since he has become mayor. Now he wants to place 200 people struggling with mental illness and/or addiction into treatment, according to an upcoming City Council committee agenda.

Denver mayor to send 200 people experiencing homeless to treatment

J. Souza

Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

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Report: Bungie Faces Harsh Criticism After Layoffs, CEO Pete Parsons Under Fire for Vehicle Purchases

Bungie, the developer behind Destiny 2, announced it will lay off 220 employees, about 17% of its workforce. The decision, described as a “new path” for...

Report: Bungie Faces Harsh Criticism After Layoffs, CEO Pete Parsons Under Fire for Vehicle Purchases

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